The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 30,100
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG is 17.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1450 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
4805 mm
Length
4628 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2160 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.53 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.17 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
4.17 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
490 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data